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uncommon1945-1980
King George VI 5 Shillings Stamp for British Occupation of Italian Somalia
Somalia · 1950 · 5 shillings
A definitive stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of King George VI, with 'SOMALIA' at the top and '5/-' at the bottom.
Issued in 1950 during the British Military Administration of Italian Somaliland, this stamp was part of a series used in the territory after World War II.
Printing Method
Engraved
License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
